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The Certification Officer (CO) and her team ensure that trade unions and employers’ associations carry out their statutory duties. Certification Officer works with the Department for Business and Trade .
Certification Officer (CO) decisions made in response to complaints and applications.
United Voices of the World trade union: annual returns, rules, statement to members, decisions and other related documents.
General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
Equity (Incorporating the Variety Artistes’ Federation): annual returns, rules, statement to members, decisions and other related documents.
Musicians’ Union trade union: annual returns, rules, statement to members, decisions and other related documents.
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.
Annual Report to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade and the Chair of ACAS on the activities of the Certification Officer
Summary statistics on officer cadets’ experience of training, facilities, food, support, fairness of treatment and hopes for the future.
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